Cinematic Sound Radio

Mark Thomas is one of the most prolific and versatile composers working in the industry today.  Before becoming a composer he was a violinist performing with world renowned orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra working with such composers as Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, John Barry, Michael Kamen, Alan Silvestri and John Williams. In the late 80's Thomas began his composing career and since then has worked on over 110 features and television programs. In late 2016, Jason Drury talked to Mark Thomas via Skype about working with the London Symphony on film scores, transitioning from performing scores to writing scores, how he got to work on the television series, Shaun the Sheep, and many other fascinating stories. During the interview, you will also be hearing selections from THREE MEN IN A BOAT (CONCEPT ALBUM), TWIN TOWN, ARISTOCRATS, DOG SOLDIERS, SHAUN THE SHEEP THEME, SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER’S LLAMAS, EPISODES, UNDER MILK WOOD and TALES FROM THE RIVER

Welcome back to the CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO TOP 10. On the program today I’m going to play for you my ten favourite superhero main themes of all time as well as three honourable mentions. You’ll hear selections from such composers as David Newman, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri, John Powell, Christopher Drake, John Williams and more. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we will be playing music from brand new soundtrack releases only. You’ll hear selections from CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE by Theodore Shapiro, ANNABELLE HOOPER AND THE GHOSTS OF NANTUCKET by David James Nielsen, ALBION: THE ENCHANTED STALLION by George Kallis, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING by Michael Giacchino, “Love” from BOSS BABY by Conrad Pope, WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES by Michael Giacchino, DEFORMERS by Austin Wintory, THE MUMMY by Brian Tyler, WONDER WOMAN by Rupert Gregson-Williams and selections from LIGHTS, CAMERA… MUSIC! SIX DECADES OF JOHN WILLIAMS including HEIDI, GOODBYE, MR. CHIP, and SLEEPERS. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is proud to be the distributor of the third and final part of Jason Drury’s epic tribute to the late great composer James Horner. In paying respects to the memory of James Horner comes the final part of Jason’s overview of the music of one of the finest composers in movie history. The show covers the period from 2000 right up to his untimely death and beyond. The show includes music from THE PERFECT STORM, ENEMY AT THE GATES, A BEAUTIFUL MIND, APOCALYPTO, AVATAR and much more. Contributors include Nick Redman, Conrad Pope, Tim Burden, Steve Bramson, James Semple, Chris Malone, Robert Daniels, Jeff Bond and Erik Woods. The program also includes excerpts from BAFTA’s interview with James Horner as part of their Conversations With Screen Composers series at the Royal Albert Hall. THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF JAMES HORNER was narrated by Amanda Barrow and was written, produced, recorded and edited by Jason Drury. Jason Drury would like to send a huge thanks to all the people interviewed for th

Over the past few years, we hear at CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO have been paying our respects to two-time Academy Award winning composer James Horner with various radio specials including a four hour plus special produced a few days after his death. We also produced a two-part series last year featuring some of his lesser known film scores. Jason Drury has also been producing an epic three-part radio documentary in Horner’s honour. The third and final part of that program is scheduled to be released next week right here on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO. James Horner was part of a holy trinity of film composers I grew up with admiring. The others were John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith. Those three brought me into the world of film music with their timeless and classic scores and made me a fan of this art form for life. Todays program is dedicated to re-recorded James Horner music. Fans of the show know of my love for re-recordings or new recordings of previously existing scores so I thought this would be a unique way

ORIGINALLY AIRED: June 10, 2011 On June 12th, 2011 one of the greatest films of all time turns 30 years old. On that date in 1981 the world was introduced to the motion picture event of the year – RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK – starring Harrison Ford as one of the most iconic characters in movie history, Indiana Jones. To celebrate this momentous occasion we are going to playing music from all four John Williams Indiana Jones scores; RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981), INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984), INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) and INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (2008). However, we are going to be doing things a little differently than have with past Indiana Jones themed programs. Have a listen to hear how we mixed things up… Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.

This week on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO I’ll be concluding my countdown of my favourite scores from 1996; the year that CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO first hit the airwaves. Today you’ll hear music from such composers as Michael Kamen, Robert Folk, James Horner, Elliot Goldenthal; and David Arnold. I’ll also play selections from our second honourable mention. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On May 25, 1977 Star Wars was released and proceeded to become one of the most popular and most profitable films of all time. To honour the 40th anniversary of this ground-breaking film CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO is proud to present music from all seven of John Williams’ film scores – STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, RETURN OF THE JEDI, THE PHANTOM MENACE, ATTACK OF THE CLONES, REVENGE OF THE SITH and THE FORCE AWAKENS. We will also be featuring music from Joel McNeely’s score to the 1996 novel SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE, Kevin Kiner’s score to the 2008 3D animated film STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, and two separate STAR WARS related video games – THE FORCE UNLEASHED, and KINECT STAR WARS. And we’ll end off the program with a suite of music from Michael Giachino’s ROGUE ONE. As we did with our RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 30th ANNIVERSARY program we will be presenting alternate recordings of John Williams’ music from the seven films he has scored thus far. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we will be playing music from brand new soundtrack releases only. You’ll hear selections from ALIEN: COVENANT by Jed Kurzel, THEIR FINEST by Rachel Portman, KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD by Daniel Pemberton, THE PROMISE by Gabriel Yared, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 by Tyler Bates and POWER RANGERS by Brian Tyler. You’ll also hear a track from Varese Sarabande’s re-issue of ON GOLDEN POND. This is the first time that score has been available on CD. Our video game selection of the week is Gordy Haab’s LAND OF GLORY. And our re-recording of the week is Jerry Goldsmith’s music from the anthology TV series first aired in 1960 called THRILLER. The new recording was produced by Tadlow Music. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available thr

Every year, CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO presents a year-end countdown of the best new film, TV and video game scores written that year. However, there was one year where I did not produce a year-end countdown and that was the very first year of the program back in 1996. The show had only been on the air for four months and I still only had roughly 60-70 albums in my collection and next to none released in 1996. Therefore, it was difficult for me to compile and present a definite… or at least an educated best of 1996 list at the time. Skip ahead 20 years, I have now own an enormous collection of 1996 released and I think now is the time to right a wrong as I present for you, for the very first time on CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, my top 10 scores of 1996. The program today is part one of two as you will hear selections from albums 10 through to 6 as well as one honourable mention featuring music composed by Jerry Goldsmith, David Newman, Mark Mancina, Mark Isham, Nick-Glennie Smith, Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregosn-Will

Debbie Wiseman is one of the UKs top composers. Her wonderful melodic and lyrical style of music has graced over 200 credits on film and television. In January 2017. Jason Drury talked to Debbie Wiseman about her life and career for CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO. During the interview, you will also be hearing selections from TOM AND VIV, WILDE, TOM’S MIDNIGHT GARDEN, ARSENE LUPIN, LESBIAN VAMPIRE KILLERS, JEKYLL, WOLF HALL and much more. Debbie also talks about her music away from the screen, in particular, her hit classical album THE MUSICAL ZODIAC. And you’ll hear selections from Wiseman’s new compilation album DEBBIE WISEMAN: LIVE AT THE BARBICAN at the end of the program. Jason Drury would like to thank Debbie Wiseman for kindly giving her time for this interview and for Erik Woods for introducing the show. This program is dedicated to the memory of Jason’s father, Eric Drury, who sadly passed away during the making of this program. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://w

On this week’s episode, we present an early bonus episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO as we are proud to play for you newly recorded music from a brand new album from Sony Classical called THE SPIELBERG/WILLIAMS COLLABORATION PART III. This album, due out on March 17th, features music from such scores as THE ADVENTURE OF TINTIN, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, WAR HORSE and more. Plus, we’ll be playing music for other re-recordings of John Williams’ work including music from E.T., YES, GIORGIO, SABRINA, DRACULA, BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY and more. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode, we’re going to celebrate the release of KONG SKULL ISLAND with music from the film composed by Henry Jackson. We’ll also be playing music from the original 1933 classic KING KONG with original score by Max Steiner. And at the end of the program we’ll play for you a KONG SUITE featuring music from three films featuring the 8th wonder of the world. Also, you’ll hear new music by Marco Beltrami from the number one film in the world LOGAN and music from a new yet still unreleased film called TULIP FEVER with original score by Danny Elfman. HOOK is our John Williams selection of the week. And Lennie Moore’s OUTCAST is our video game selection of the week. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we’ll be featuring the five scores nominated for the BEST ORIGINAL SCORE Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. The five scores are JACKIE by Mica Levi, LION by Dustin O’Halloran and Hauschka, MOONLIGHT by Nicholas Britell, PASSENGERS by Thomas Newman and LA LA LAND by Justin Hurwitz. During our second hour we will be playing music from previous Oscar winners including ANTHONY ADVERSE by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, THE LION IN WINTER by John Barry, LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING by Howard Shore and much more. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we’ll be featuring music from 4 brand new albums. You’ll hear selections from Benjamin Wallfisch’s A CURE FOR WELLNESS, Jeff Russo’s score to the television series LEGION, Raiomond Mirza’s NOCTURNE and a new recording of music by Hans Zimmer called HANS ZIMMER: THE CLASSICS. Our video game selection of the week is Frida Johansson and Henrik Oja’s UNRAVEL. EMPIRE OF THE SUN is our John Williams selections of the week. IN LIKE FLINT by Jerry Goldsmith is our film music vault selection. And we’ll end the program with a listener request! Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we’ll be featuring music from 5 brand new albums. You’ll hear selections from Ramin Djawadi’s THE GREAT WALL, Paul Haslinger’s RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER, and Lorne Balfe’s LEGO BATMAN. Our re-recording of the week is Varese Sarabande’s new album featuring the piano music of Bruce Rowland called THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER AND OTHER THEMES FOR PIANO. And our video game selection of the week is Chris Tilton’s new score to DIVIDE; a game he helped produce. Our John Williams selection of the week is JAWS released in 1975. Our film music vault selection is Franz Waxman’s classic score to PEYTON PLACE released in 1957. And we end off the program celebrating the 40th anniversary of Clint Eastwood’s THE GAUNTLET featuring music by Jerry Fielding. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burd

On today’s episode, we will conclude our TOP 20 FAVOURITES SCORES OF 2016 program with the remaining ten scores on our list. This second and final part of our countdown celebrates selections 10 through to 1 featuring the music of Laurent Perez Del Mar, Michael Giacchino, Benny Oschmann, Daniel Hart, Christopher Young, Marco Beltrami, Bear McCreary, Alexander Cimini, Andy Hull, Robert McDowell and Panu Aaltio. This is another hefty 3-hour plus show. What did you think of the final list? Did I miss anything? Please feel free to contact me or write in the comments section below with scores that I might have left off the list. With that, enjoy the countdown! Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On today’s episode, we are finally presenting our TOP 20 FAVOURITES SCORES OF 2016 program.This first part of our countdown celebrates selections 20 through to 11 featuring the music of Alexandre Desplat, Chad Seiter, Abel Korzeniowski, Ramin Djawadi, Austin Wintory, Rob Simonsen, James Newton Howard, Naoki Sato, Ye Xiaogang, Chad Cannon and Dario Marianelli. This is a hefty 3-hour show but it’s jam-packed with so much great music I’m sure you won’t mind the running length. We’ll have part two for you near the end of the week. While I’m sure your personal best of 2016 list is very different than mine, I never expect anyone’s favourites to mirror my own, I offer you a chance to put me in my place. Please feel free to contact me or write in the comments section below with scores that I might have left off the list. With that, enjoy the countdown! Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://sou

Happy New Year and welcome to CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO's first episode of 2017. Today, we'll be playing music from some 2016 left overs. You'll hear selections from LA CORONA PARTIDA by Federico Jusid, MOONLIGHT by Nicholas Britell, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA by Lesley Barber and PASSENGERS by Thomas Newman. During our second hour, you'll hear music from Christopher Wong's YELLOW FLOWERS ON THE GREEN GRASS, John Debney's LEAGUE OF GODS, LA LA LAND by Justin Hurwitz and PLANET EARTH II by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and Jasha Klebe. ESSAY FOR STRINGS is our John Williams track of the week and FINAL FANTASY XV by Yoko Shimomura is out video game selection of the week. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com Also available through Podtyrant http://www.podtyrant.com

On this week’s episode of CINEMATIC SOUND RADIO, we’ll be presenting our annual Christmas Special featuring music from some yuletide classics and some non-traditional Christmas favourites.You’ll hear music from the 1999 adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with music by Shephen Warbeck. You’ll also hear music by Jerry Goldsmith from THE HOMECOMING: A CHRISTMAS STORY, Williams Ross and Jerome Leroy’s ONE CHRISTMAS EVE and Dario Marianelli’s score to the remake of EVERYBODY’S FINE.We’ll also be featuring a suite of music from Shane Black scripted and/or directed films. And we can’t have a Christmas show without DIE HARD.Plus, we’ll be featuring single tracks selections from ALVIN AND HE CHIPMUNKS by Christopher Lennertz, HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE by Patrick Doyle, STAR TREK: GENERATIONS by Dennis McCarthy, John Williams’ STEPMOM and more. Cinematic Sound Radio http://www.cinematicsound.net WROCK Radio http://www.wrockradio.com Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundclou